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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.25 and 640.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,535.25 and 640.43 is: 883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,535.25 = 640.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,535.25 = 640.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,535.25 × 640.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 983,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,212.48/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.68

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